Area Introduction
With rising industry demand for scientific skills, plus increasing public interest in the world around us and how to protect it for the future, choosing a Science course really can open up a massive range of exciting career options.
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects are all high on the government’s agenda for supporting the UK’s future competitiveness and growth. This means that STEM is an area of high investment, with constantly evolving techniques and breakthroughs. By choosing this route you will be able to develop key transferable skills and enhance your creativity, while gaining problem-solving and employability skills.
Our courses are based in our City Hub campus and cover a broad base and open up career opportunities in the NHS and in industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, environmental health, forensics and biochemistry.
Nottingham has a thriving health science sector and we have really good links with some of the area’s top employers, so you can look forward to guest lectures and inspiring work experience opportunities.
We are committed to helping you gain the skills and knowledge needed for a fascinating and exciting career in science.
STEM subjects are all high on the government’s agenda for supporting the UK’s future competiveness and growth.
In line with this, at Nottingham College, it is our goal for our students to develop key transferrable skills and to enhance their creativity during their time with us, whilst gaining problem solving and employability skills.
We are committed to helping you gain the skills and knowledge needed for a fascinating and exciting career in science.
There are a vast number of career options in the industry – whether you would like to be an Animal Scientist, a Biomedical Scientist, a Criminologist, a Dental Technician, an Environment Scientist, a Forensic Scientist, a Laboratory Technician, a Microbiologist, a Midwife, a Nurse, a Paramedic, a Paediatrician, a Pharmacist, a Professor, a Radiographer or a Research Scientist – there are many choices available to you.
Facilities
Science and Innovation Centre
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Simulated Hospital Ward
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Crime Scene House
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Available Courses
Applied Science (Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma) (16-18) - Full-time
Course Area:
Science
Student Type:
16 - 18
Course Type:
Full-time FE course
Dental Nurse - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Course Area:
Science
Student Type:
-
Course Type:
Apprenticeship
Laboratory Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Course Area:
Science
Student Type:
-
Course Type:
Apprenticeship
Pharmacy Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Course Area:
Science
Student Type:
-
Course Type:
Apprenticeship
Pharmacy Services Assistant - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Course Area:
Science
Student Type:
-
Course Type:
Apprenticeship
Applied/ Biomedical/ Analytical and Forensic Science (Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma) - Full-time
Course Area:
Science
Student Type:
16 - 18 | 19+ student
Course Type:
Full-time FE course
Careers
Physical Scientists
Earnings
£46,983
Average Earnings
Employment
Pathways
Natural Sciences
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
Skills
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.